Title: Night Drop Series: A Pinx Video Mystery: Book One Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 201 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This novel had so many things going just right for it. I was fascinated by the tangled plot, the strange and quirky side characters, and the rather enigmatic hero we had... Continue Reading →
Review: Dancing Men by Adira August
Title: Dancing Men Series: Hunter Dane Investigation: Book Two Author: Adira August Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 387 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Police Procedural, BDSM At a Glance: Hunter and Cam still have that incredible, delicious tension, now stretched across three books, and that’s all down to the great writing style of Adira August. Reviewed By: Carrie... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Five Minutes Longer by Victoria Sue ~ Narrated by Nick J. Russo
Title: Five Minutes Longer Series: Enhanced: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 36 minutes Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: I honestly cannot imagine this novel narrated by anyone other than Nick J. Russo. With just the right easygoing cadence and marvelous variety of voices,... Continue Reading →
Review: The Case of the Arms Dealer by Jenna Rose and Katey Hawthorne
Title: The Case of the Arms Dealer Series: Kanaan & Tilney: Book One Authors: Jenna Rose and Katey Hawthorne Publisher: Loose Id Length: 206 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Case of the Man Eater has definitely got some holes in it when it comes to establishing this new world of supernatural... Continue Reading →
Review: Agent Bayne by Jordan Castillo Price
Title: Agent Bayne (PsyCop: Book Nine) Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Length: 279 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The true testament of the adroit storytelling here is Jordan Castillo Price’s disappearance into her narrator. Victor Bayne may not be great at the communication, but he tells one helluva story. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Review: Matchstick Men by Adira August
Title: Matchstick Men (A Hunter Dane Investigation: Book One) Author: Adira August Publisher: RedDeer Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, BDSM At a Glance: I love these books and this series. Great character driven novels that are well written and contain a depth of story are hard to come by, but these books fit that... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Tramps and Thieves by Rhys Ford ~ Narrated by Greg Tremblay
Title: Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Get in on this series while you don’t have much to catch up on, because you may want to hear this book more than... Continue Reading →
Review: Snow Falling by Davidson King
Title: Snow Falling Author: Davidson King Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sometimes a bit shallow on details and limited when it came to Snow’s full backstory, the plot still held together well and made sense. Snow Falling is a solid debut novel and will certainly have me returning for... Continue Reading →
Review: Southernmost Murder by C.S. Poe
Title: Southernmost Murder Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I was really entertained by the plot and characters, and I get the feeling that readers will just adore Aubrey and Jun, and beg for more. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Aubrey Grant lives in the tropical paradise of... Continue Reading →
Review: Guardians of the Haunted Moor by Harper Fox
Title: Guardians of the Haunted Moor (Tyack & Frayne: Book Five) Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 141 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: Lyrical prose, perfect imagery, murder on the moor, family drama, and a deeply touching and solid romance are the hallmarks of this brilliant series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The... Continue Reading →
Review: The Protector by N.L. Gassert
Title: The Protector Author: N.L. Gassert Publisher: MLR Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Mystery/Thriller, Contemporary At a Glance: The Protector was originally published in 2008, and then re-released by MLR in 2017, and I thought, how did I miss this the first time around? It’s a fast-paced novel, with action, danger and snarky humor. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: Reckless Behavior by L.A. Witt and Cari Z.
Title: Reckless Behavior (Bad Behavior: Book Three) Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Action/Thriller At a Glance: Reckless Behavior goes from a somewhat tension filled dinner to terror filled kidnappings. It’s fast paced, filled with danger, tense moments and a roller coaster ride of emotions. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: Pressure Head by JL Merrow
Title: Pressure Head (Plumber’s Mate Mysteries: Book One) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A cozy little mystery wrapped in an amazingly humorous and intriguing little package. I can’t begin to even explain how much I love this book. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Some things are... Continue Reading →
Review: Forever Haunt by Adam Carpenter
Title: Forever Haunt (The Jimmy McSwain Files: Book Five) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Adam Carpenter never fails to make the Jimmy McSwain series emotional on all levels. Family, friends, relationships, different clients and cases always leave me wanting more from this outstanding series. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: Sunburnt by Joey Jameson
Title: Sunburnt Author: Joey Jameson Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 161 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Sunburnt is an absolute, mind-boggling page turner!! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lenox Winter is the son of rock royalty. Although born into the London elite, his laid-back style and relaxed vibe has always made him feel better suited... Continue Reading →
Review: Suspicious Behavior by L.A. Witt and Cari Z.
Title: Suspicious Behavior Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 280 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Suspicious Behavior is suspenseful, action packed, and we get to watch Corliss and Darren go through the pains of staying focused and following the process of investigating a mind-boggling murder spree. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Review: Getting His Man by B.G. Thomas
Title: Getting His Man (Getting His Man: Book One) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I really have to commend B.G. Thomas for taking a chance and bringing an old classic movie/music feel to this storyline, in a modern day setting. It brought back memories... Continue Reading →
Review: Fire and Flint by Andrew Grey
Title: Fire and Flint (Carlisle Deputies: Book One) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Andrew Grey has constructed a plot that offers mild suspense—you never know what will happen next. This was an interesting look into the corruption surrounding a high-profile judge and his associates. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: Archangel’s Assassin by Barbara Elsborg
Title: Archangel's Assassin Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 209 Pages Category: Fantasy, Angels/Demons At a Glance: The first half or so of the book is pretty slow, but the rest is packed with fast-paced action that will keep your attention. I liked the story and the author's imagination. I'm rating with 3.5 stars. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: A Warfield Christmas by C.J. Baty
Title: A Warfield Christmas (The Warfield Hotel Mysteries: Book Four) Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Self-Published Length: 80 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A Warfield Christmas is an easy and delightful read, with a bit of a mystery, and I wanted more. But, it absolutely provided a little of all the right emotions... Continue Reading →
Review: Mirror Skin by David Del Carlo
Title: Mirror Skin Author: Eric Del Carlo Publisher: Loose Id Length: 91 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I’m not quite sure exactly what I anticipated going into this story, but it certainly wasn’t what I ended up getting. It surprised me in a good way. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Seedy private detective... Continue Reading →
Review: The Deadly Lies by David C. Dawson
Title: The Deadly Lies (The Dominic Delingpole Mysteries: Book Two) Author: David C. Dawson Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While I had a problem with some contradictions in Jonathan's behavior in this open relationship, I didn't let it get in the way of the solid mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Review: Unlikely Hero by Sean Michael
Title: Unlikely Hero Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Ultimately Josie stole the book, and my heart, in every scene she appeared. Her sweetness and trusting nature spoke to a maternal instinct I didn’t know I had. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: When his three-year-old daughter is kidnapped,... Continue Reading →
Review: Undercover Star by Jackie Keswick
Title: Undercover Star Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Self-Published Length: 130 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Adventure At a Glance: Undercover Star is a really great suspense/romance novel from Jackie Keswick. It’s nicely paced and keeps you interested at every turn. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It sounds like the stupidest idea in the history of stupid ideas. Detective... Continue Reading →

